Anaheim gy mnast headed to national competition

Carsyn Coleman is not your average 10-year-old. The Anaheim native is already considered an accomplished gymnast and will be show casing her talents in the upcoming 2018 Hopes US National Championships, competing against the nation s top gymnasts. The championships Friday and Saturday at Ohio State University are a first for Coleman. She will compete in the Overall Categories (vault, balance beam, uneven parallel bars and floor exercise) in the 10-11 age division. She recently finished in the top 18 at the Hopes Classic in Utah to qualify for the nationals. Carsyn, who will be entering fifth grade this fall, is the California state champion in her age category in the beam and floor exercise events. At the nationals, she will compete at the same event as Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles, who is returning to competition in preparation for the 2020 Olympics. This is a dream come true, Carsyn said. To have qualified to compete in the same competition as Simone is nothing short s coach, Trent Spaulding, said the young gymnast is an outstanding talent.